What is SurfCal?
SurfCal is an Apple Shortcut that automatically tracks your daily nutrition using Apple Intelligence. Simply take a photo of your food, and SurfCal will analyze it and log the nutritional information.
Getting Started
- Make sure you have an iPhone running iOS 26 or later
- Enable Apple Intelligence on your device
- Download SurfCal from the iCloud shortcut link
- Follow the setup wizard to configure your preferences
How It Works
SurfCal uses Apple Intelligence to:
- Recognize food from photos you take
- Estimate nutritional values including calories, protein, carbs, and fat
- Log entries to your Apple Calendar automatically
- Track trends over time in Apple Numbers or Google Sheets
Tips for Best Results
- Take clear, well-lit photos of your meals
- Try to capture all items in a single photo
- Run the shortcut right after eating for the most accurate tracking
- Check your nutrition log weekly to spot trends